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Family Chalcididae, Brachymeria sp.
The Chalcididae are a moderate-sized family within the Chalcidoidea, composed mostly of parasitoids and a few hyperparasitoids. The family is apparently polyphyletic, though the different subfamilies may each be monophyletic, and some may be elevated to family status in the near future. As presently defined, there are over 85 genera and over 1455 species worldwide. They are often black with yellow, red, or white markings, rarely brilliantly metallic, with a robust mesosoma and very strong sculpturing. The hind femora are often greatly enlarged, with a row of teeth or serrations along the lower margin. (Wikipedia)
Order Hymenoptera, Suborder Apocrita, Superfamily Chalcidoidea, Family Chalcididae
Spotted on Oct 2, 2012
Submitted on Oct 3, 2012
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Very nice pictures
This is in the genus Brachymeria.
This is a large and cosmopolitan genus, with lots of species.
Species level identifications are very difficult - even for experts.